Shirley Ruth Hair, 72, passed away at Harnett Manor in Lillington, N.C. Mrs. Hair was born to the late Anderson and Mattie Yates in Harnett County. She is also preceded in death by her husband William Hair and her daughter Wilma Kish. She leaves behind two sons: William James Hair, Jr. and Willy Jessie Hair, as well as one sister, Emma Moore, and one brother, Lloyd Yates.

A visitation was held at Williford Funeral Home, January 1, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service was held at Williford Funeral Home Chapel, January 2, 2010 at 2 p.m. with burial following at Kennebec Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, 919-552-2211.